Crime & Safety

Swastikas Found Scratched Into Cedarhurst Playground: Police

The anti-Semitic symbols were discovered on Sunday night, police said.

CEDARHURST, NY — Police are investigating a bias incident in Cedarhurst.

Detectives said a man, who was walking through a park at 235 Cedarhust Avenue on Sunday evening, spotted three swastikas scratched into the playground equipment.

The scrawlings were approximately 5" x 5" in size, police said.

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Anyone who has information about the crime is asked to call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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